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People & Demographics
Hunt Ave, Worcester WR4 0QW
WR4 0QWWorcester
Understanding the makeup of communities is at the very heart of the Census. The "People & Demographics" section looks at who we are, how we live, and the spaces we share. From population density - how tightly packed or spacious your neighbourhood feels - to people's relationships that shape households, every detail helps build a picture of daily life. You'll also find insights into age groups and household compositions, revealing generational trends and living arrangements. This data and analysis gives you a great insight into the tapestry of life in WR4 0QW.
Population Density
Census 2021 dataset "TS002 - Population Density" provides a detailed look at how people are distributed across an area, measured as the number of residents per square kilometre. This is a key indicator that helps us understand how crowded or spacious a location feels. Higher density often suggests urban areas with compact housing and busy communities, whereas lower density points to rural or semi-rural locations with open space and/or countryside and fewer neighbours.
Packed or Peaceful? How This Postcode Stacks Up
According to Census 2021, the population density of the WR4 0QW neighbourhood (closest match to OA output area) is 5,596 people per square kilometre. This statistic provides a clear picture of how many residents share each square kilometre, offering valuable insight into the area's level of urbanisation and living conditions.
The WR4 0QW neighbourhood has a population density much higher than the regional average of 457.8 people per km2, making it one of the most densely populated areas in the region. This is typical of urban hubs where housing, amenities, and services are tightly packed, creating a vibrant, fast-paced environment. People living here can benefit from unparalleled convenience - everything from shops and schools to public transport is on the doorstep. However, such high density can bring challenges including limited green spaces, higher noise levels, and potential congestion.
0%
1122Population Density.
Category | WR4 0QW* | West Midlands | England & Wales |
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* Contains values based on ONS output area rather than postcode, and calculated as a best-fit model.
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Legal Marriage/Partnership Status
Legal Partnership Status provides data on the legal relationship status of individuals, including categories like single, married, in a civil partnership, separated, divorced, or widowed. This data is crucial for understanding demographic trends and patterns in relationships over time.
How many people in WR4 0QW are married?
According to Census 2021, 60.7% of those living in the postcode WR4 0QW are married or in a civil partnership. This percentage is higher than than the rate for England & Wales, where 44.7% of the population are married or in civil partnerships, a difference of 35.8%.
Marriage Rates Uncovered
60.7%
35.8%Percentage of people in WR4 0QW who are married.
Category | WR4 0QW* | West Midlands | England & Wales |
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Total | 214 | 4,801,329 | 46,006,957 |
Never married | 64 (29.9%) | 1,781,208 (37.1%) | 17,450,122 (37.9%) |
Married or civil partnership | 130 (60.7%) | 2,172,973 (45.3%) | 20,561,642 (44.7%) |
Married | 130 (60.7%) | 2,164,831 (45.1%) | 20,464,074 (44.5%) |
Married: Opposite sex | 130 (60.7%) | 2,153,949 (44.9%) | 20,336,565 (44.2%) |
Married: Same sex | 0 (0.0%) | 10,882 (0.2%) | 127,509 (0.3%) |
Civil partnership | 0 (0.0%) | 8,142 (0.2%) | 97,568 (0.2%) |
Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0 (0.0%) | 3,304 (0.1%) | 34,067 (0.1%) |
Civil partnership: Same sex | 0 (0.0%) | 4,838 (0.1%) | 63,501 (0.1%) |
Separated | 2 (0.9%) | 110,711 (2.3%) | 1,033,518 (2.2%) |
Separated but married | 2 (0.9%) | 110,090 (2.3%) | 1,025,977 (2.2%) |
Separated but in a civil partnership | 0 (0.0%) | 621 (0.0%) | 7,541 (0.0%) |
Dissolved | 16 (7.5%) | 424,612 (8.8%) | 4,171,639 (9.1%) |
Divorced | 16 (7.5%) | 423,752 (8.8%) | 4,160,359 (9.0%) |
Civil partnership dissolved | 0 (0.0%) | 860 (0.0%) | 11,280 (0.0%) |
Widowed or surviving civil partnership partner | 2 (0.9%) | 311,825 (6.5%) | 2,790,036 (6.1%) |
Widowed | 2 (0.9%) | 311,517 (6.5%) | 2,785,998 (6.1%) |
Surviving partner from civil partnership | 0 (0.0%) | 308 (0.0%) | 4,038 (0.0%) |
* Contains values based on ONS output area rather than postcode, and calculated as a best-fit model.
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Age (by 5-year bands)
Age by 5-Year Age Bands breaks down the population into age groups, each spanning five years. It typically ranges from 0–4 years, 5–9 years, and so on, up to 85 years and older. This granularity allows for a detailed view of the age distribution within a population. It provides insights into demographic trends and the proportion of different age groups within a given area.
Age Breakdown
Children aged 15 and under form 22% of the population in the WR4 0QW area, compared to 17.3% across the rest of England. Meanwhile, 14.7% of residents are aged 65 or older, covering those who are of retirement age. This compares to 21.8% across England & Wales.
This is a significant difference, which could be due to a low stock of smaller properties, or lack of access to healthcare facilities nearby.
14.7%
Percentage of the population aged 65 and older
Category | WR4 0QW* | West Midlands | England & Wales |
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Total | 278 | 5,950,759 | 56,490,048 |
< 4 yrs | 17 (6.1%) | 335,390 (5.6%) | 3,076,950 (5.4%) |
5 to 9 yrs | 21 (7.6%) | 368,300 (6.2%) | 3,348,700 (5.9%) |
10 to 14 yrs | 23 (8.3%) | 374,417 (6.3%) | 3,413,327 (6.0%) |
15 to 19 yrs | 12 (4.3%) | 357,485 (6.0%) | 3,218,893 (5.7%) |
20 to 24 yrs | 11 (4.0%) | 363,419 (6.1%) | 3,414,452 (6.0%) |
25 to 29 yrs | 19 (6.8%) | 373,003 (6.3%) | 3,715,280 (6.6%) |
30 to 34 yrs | 21 (7.6%) | 399,937 (6.7%) | 3,952,585 (7.0%) |
35 to 39 yrs | 23 (8.3%) | 383,140 (6.4%) | 3,795,388 (6.7%) |
40 to 44 yrs | 18 (6.5%) | 360,431 (6.1%) | 3,580,406 (6.3%) |
45 to 49 yrs | 16 (5.8%) | 370,157 (6.2%) | 3,602,644 (6.4%) |
50 to 54 yrs | 27 (9.7%) | 412,745 (6.9%) | 3,907,753 (6.9%) |
55 to 59 yrs | 27 (9.7%) | 395,528 (6.6%) | 3,806,369 (6.7%) |
60 to 64 yrs | 24 (8.6%) | 339,572 (5.7%) | 3,255,998 (5.8%) |
65 to 69 yrs | 4 (1.4%) | 293,756 (4.9%) | 2,767,496 (4.9%) |
70 to 74 yrs | 7 (2.5%) | 293,867 (4.9%) | 2,796,647 (5.0%) |
75 to 79 yrs | 3 (1.1%) | 225,523 (3.8%) | 2,038,774 (3.6%) |
80 to 84 yrs | 3 (1.1%) | 156,961 (2.6%) | 1,426,085 (2.5%) |
85 yrs + | 2 (0.7%) | 147,128 (2.5%) | 1,372,301 (2.4%) |
* Contains values based on ONS output area rather than postcode, and calculated as a best-fit model.
Household Composition
Household Composition categorises households by their structure. It includes single-person households, family households, multi-family households, and other household arrangements. Family households can consist of couples, couples with children, or single-parent families. Multi-family households refer to those with multiple families living together, while 'other' can encompass shared living arrangements, such as roommates or extended families.
Solo Household Statistics
From the Census 2021, we find that 2.7% of households in the WR4 0QW postcode consist of just one person. This is lower than when compared to England & Wales as a whole, with a variance of -78.9% from the national average, where 12.8% are single-person households.
2.7%
-78.9%Percentage of WR4 0QW households that contain a single person.
Category | WR4 0QW* | West Midlands | England & Wales |
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Total | 112 | 2,429,493 | 23,436,086 |
1 person | 26 (23.2%) | 725,807 (29.9%) | 7,052,229 (30.1%) |
1 person: Aged 66+ | 3 (2.7%) | 318,108 (13.1%) | 3,001,789 (12.8%) |
1 person: Other | 23 (20.5%) | 407,699 (16.8%) | 4,050,440 (17.3%) |
Single family | 83 (74.1%) | 1,549,864 (63.8%) | 14,762,923 (63.0%) |
Single family: All 66+ | 5 (4.5%) | 231,216 (9.5%) | 2,145,278 (9.2%) |
Single family: Married couple | 59 (52.7%) | 741,413 (30.5%) | 7,129,794 (30.4%) |
Single family married: No children | 19 (17.0%) | 248,508 (10.2%) | 2,440,210 (10.4%) |
Single family married: Dependent children | 34 (30.4%) | 345,254 (14.2%) | 3,375,402 (14.4%) |
Single family married: Non-dependent children | 6 (5.4%) | 147,651 (6.1%) | 1,314,182 (5.6%) |
Single family cohabiting | 10 (8.9%) | 272,420 (11.2%) | 2,708,979 (11.6%) |
Single family cohabiting: No children | 7 (6.3%) | 137,757 (5.7%) | 1,486,961 (6.3%) |
Single family cohabiting: dependent children | 3 (2.7%) | 115,766 (4.8%) | 1,053,001 (4.5%) |
Single family cohabiting: children non-dependent | 0 (0.0%) | 18,897 (0.8%) | 169,017 (0.7%) |
Single family lone parent | 8 (7.1%) | 287,205 (11.8%) | 2,594,901 (11.1%) |
Single family lone parent: dependent children | 7 (6.3%) | 180,039 (7.4%) | 1,617,076 (6.9%) |
Single family lone parent: children non-dependent | 1 (0.9%) | 107,166 (4.4%) | 977,825 (4.2%) |
Single family other | 1 (0.9%) | 17,610 (0.7%) | 183,971 (0.8%) |
Single family other household: Other | 1 (0.9%) | 17,610 (0.7%) | 183,971 (0.8%) |
Other types | 3 (2.7%) | 153,822 (6.3%) | 1,620,934 (6.9%) |
Other with dependent children | 0 (0.0%) | 72,712 (3.0%) | 630,340 (2.7%) |
Other inc students and all aged 66+ | 3 (2.7%) | 81,110 (3.3%) | 990,594 (4.2%) |
* Contains values based on ONS output area rather than postcode, and calculated as a best-fit model.
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1 Data used for this page show statistics based on output area (OA - E00164942), a best-fit lookup between this postcode (WR4 0QW) and 2021 Census data. Output areas may include more households and population than postcodes.
Data source: Census 2021 / Office for National Statistics
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